A hybrid model predictive control scheme for energy and cost savings in commercial buildings: simulation and experiment

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2015

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Huang, H.
Chen, L.
Hu, E.

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Proceedings of the ... American Control Conference. American Control Conference, 2015, vol.2015-July, pp.256-261

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Hao Huang, Lei Chen, and Eric Hu

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2015 American Control Conference (ACC) (1 Jul 2015 - 3 Jul 2015 : Chicago, USA)

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This paper presents a hybrid model predictive control (MPC) scheme for energy-saving control in commercial buildings. The proposed method combines a linear MPC with a neural network feedback linearisation (NNFL) method. The control model for the linear MPC is developed using a simplified physical model, while nonlinearities associated with the building system are handled by an affine recurrent neural network (ARNN) model through system feedback. The proposed MPC integrates several advanced air-conditioning control strategies, such as an economizer control, an optimal start-stop control, and a pre-cooling control. The developed MPC has been tested in the check-in hall of T-1 building, Adelaide Airport, through both simulation and field experiment. The result shows that the proposed control scheme can achieve a considerable amount of savings without violating occupants’ thermal comfort.

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